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Daniya Smith

Aurora,IL

Summary

Distinguished for elevating patient care at Serenity Home Health Care Agency, I adeptly managed comprehensive care plans and enhanced patient independence through personalized assistance and mobility support. Leveraging interpersonal communication and patient lifting techniques, I ensured safety and fostered significant improvements in patient well-being, demonstrating a commitment to clinical quality standards and compassionate client care. Dedicated at Medtech Home Health Care Agency brings 1 year background visiting patients in-home and conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with bathing and grooming activities. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care. Being an Health Aide within a background working with community healthcare organizations, delivering support to practitioners and patients. Provides clinical and administrative assistance, primary healthcare, and emergency response services. Passionate about educating patients on maintaining healthy lifestyles.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide

Serenity Home Health Care Agency
09.2024 - Current
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
  • Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Adapted communication strategies according to each resident''s unique cognitive capabilities or language preferences, ensuring clear understanding and effective exchange of information.
  • Implemented individualized care plans as directed by nursing staff, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
  • Improved patient care by providing attentive and compassionate assistance with daily living activities.

Home Health Aide

MedTec Healthcare & Private Duty
10.2022 - Current
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
  • Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.

Crew Trainer

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
  • Taught new team members correct procedures for all areas of operations.
  • Mentored junior employees to improve performance, food safety, and customer service.
  • Studied crew members during work shift to provide feedback and guidance in improving performance.
  • Mentored new Crew Trainers, sharing best practices for effective instruction and coaching techniques.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
  • Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly service to professionally handle every need.
  • Trained other employees in customer service, food safety, and performance requirements.
  • Collaborated with management to identify areas of improvement and develop comprehensive training programs.
  • Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.

Crew Member

McDonald's
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns or issues promptly and professionally.
  • Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
  • Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
  • Helped maintain a clean and welcoming dining area for customers, boosting overall satisfaction during their visit.
  • Maintained high-quality food preparation standards, adhering to company guidelines for safety and cleanliness.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
  • Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
  • Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
  • Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
  • Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
  • Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.

Crew Member

Portillos
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals, maintaining excellent communication and teamwork.
  • Optimized speed of service by quickly assembling food items and packaging them for customer convenience.
  • Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Managed cash register transactions accurately, ensuring proper handling of cash and credit card payments.
  • Collaborated with team members to quickly fill large orders and serve large parties.
  • Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
05-2027

High School Diploma -

Metea Valley High School
1801 N Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60502
05-2024

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Meal Preparation
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Dressing assistance
  • First aid and safety
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Care Plan Management
  • Mobility support
  • Client documentation
  • Documentation
  • Behavioral support
  • Patient transportation
  • Home Safety Assessments
  • ADL support
  • Care plan assessment
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • Behavioral Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Progress Documentation
  • Illinois Driver's License
  • State regulations knowledge
  • Clinical Quality Program Standards
  • Case Management
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Toileting assistance
  • Compassionate client care
  • Patient lifting techniques
  • Elder Care
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
  • Illinois Driver's License

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Serenity Home Health Care Agency
09.2024 - Current

Crew Trainer

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
09.2023 - 02.2024

Home Health Aide

MedTec Healthcare & Private Duty
10.2022 - Current

Crew Member

McDonald's
09.2022 - 05.2023

Crew Member

Portillos
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
  • Illinois Driver's License

No Degree - Nursing

College of DuPage

High School Diploma -

Metea Valley High School
Daniya Smith